Top 15 Tours in Plettenberg Bay

1.Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61Our pick

From Central Beach, ride the Robberg Express to Robberg Marine Protected Area, home to about 8,000 Cape fur seals. Your guide provides a wetsuit, mask, and fins, then leads up to 30 minutes in the water. Guides such as Angelo and Claude are known for clear safety briefings and attentive help.

“An absolute must-do in Plettenberg Bay! 🦭✨ Swimming with the seals was an unforgettable experience – playful, curious, and completely magical. The guides were professional, friendly, and made us feel safe the entire time. The water was crystal clear, and being so close to these amazing animals was simply breathtaking. 100% recommended – definitely a highlight of our trip! 🌊🌟”

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2.Knysna Ziplines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $48Top rated

At Kranshoek Sanparks picnic site, you’ll gear up with guides such as Steven, Johannes, Smiley, or Lucas, then cross long cables above a 200-meter gorge. Expect forest views, ocean glimpses, a short hike, and a small group capped at eight. The tour lasts about two hours and suits families with moderate fitness.

“Very enjoyable experience, its a thril which cannot be described. I will recommend this to any adventurous person.”

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3.Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $97

Meet the Face Adrenalin team at Bloukrans Bridge, cross to the arch by zipline, then make the world’s highest bungee jump with specialist equipment and pendulum technology. Guides such as Viron, Mario, and Rendy have been praised for keeping the mood calm and fun. A winch ride and 216-meter SkyWalk return you to solid ground.

“Amazing! Every single person was so friendly, had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again”

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4.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Glide 30 meters above Tsitsikamma’s forest floor on a 150-minute canopy tour from Stormsrivier. Two English or Afrikaans-speaking guides lead groups of up to eight across tree platforms, explaining birdlife, tree ferns, and Outeniqua yellowwoods. You’ll receive safety gear, water, and a certificate, but bring comfortable shoes and leave backpacks behind.

“Sibu and Asthani were really helpful and supportive throughout and made it a really fun experience”

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5.Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $60

Join Africanyon River Adventures in The Crags for a roughly three-hour canyoning trip through indigenous forest and river pools. With guides such as Darren, Puna, Tabzzz, and Julian, you’ll swim or hike between stops, rappel a 25-meter waterfall, and zipline over a 30-meter fall. Gear is included, but bring swim shoes and a towel.

“Such a great experience from the beginning on. We felt safe every step of the way through a breathtaking scenery. Our guides Darren and Puna were so friendly, funny and supporting that we would follow them into any adventure! Great job!!!!”

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6.Whale Watching Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 362 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join Ocean Safaris Garden Route for a two-hour wildlife cruise from Plettenberg Bay. You launch straight from the beach aboard a 400-horsepower cat-style speedboat, with guides such as Andy, PK, Ashwin, or Sergio helping you spot whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Morning trips are the safer bet when weather can change quickly.

“Excellent boat trip. We saw a number of whales, hundreds of dolphins and seals. The guides were fantastic at spotting the whales and telling exactly where they were. Very knowledgeable and very enjoyable!”

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7.Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Join Africanyon River Adventures for a 2 to 2.5-hour canyoning trip near Plettenberg Bay. You will abseil, swim, scramble, jump from cliffs, and ride a 55-meter zip-line into a river. Guides such as Tebz, Julian, Steph, Darren, and Warren are praised for clear safety help. A wetsuit, harness, helmet, and life jacket are supplied.

“it was great! Tebzz and Puna we're very informative, safe, and entertaining! would recommend it for folks in good physical condition as there was a decent amount of swimming and climbing involved”

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8.Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 267 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet at the Safari Center for a two-hour guided drive across Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, set below the Tsitsikamma Mountains. You may see rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, antelope, birds, and possibly other Big Five animals. Arrive 30 minutes early, bring a warm layer, and expect an English-speaking guide.

“We had a great time at the game reserve our guide was very knowledgeable and a great host, he went above and beyond toake sure we saw as many animals as possible, we were lucky to see most of the elephants and by all accounts very lucky to see the rhino... I would suggest going to this as a family as you get to see these animals and can tell they are well looked after.... great family afternoon out you won't be disappointed.”

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9.Short Canyoning Trip in The Crags

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $48

At The Crags, two qualified Canyon Adventure Guides lead you through an ancient river gorge by abseil, swim, and hike. You’ll rappel through the 25-meter Rush waterfall, choose optional cliff jumps, and use supplied wetsuit, helmet, life vest, and harness. Guides such as Tebzzzz, Puna, Sims, Warren, and Bokkie have helped make this a lively, reassuring introduction to canyoning.

“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”

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10.Monkeyland Guided Tour in Plettenberg Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · from $24

Spend 45 minutes to an hour walking through Monkeyland’s 30-acre sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. A guide explains the biology and behavior of more than 550 apes, monkeys, and lemurs from 11 species. Small groups of up to 16 make it easier to hear the commentary and watch the animals in spacious surroundings.

“What a great couple of hours exploring all 3 parks. Monkeyland - our tour guide Elano was very knowledgeable, educating us on the various primates within the sanctuary. Good to see the work being done to ensure the primates live a happy and safe life. Well done to all Read more”

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11.Guided Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Set out from Central Beach for a two-hour guided sea-kayak trip with Dolphin Adventures Sea Kayaking. Your guide covers paddling and safety before leading you along the coast, with the route shaped by wind, swell, and ability. Look for seals, dolphins, seabirds, and whales from July to October. Expect to get wet.

“Felt safe and had a great time. No animals on water unfortunately but great getting out though.”

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12.Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $51

You’ll launch from Hopwood Street with Offshore Adventures, ride a speedboat along the Plettenberg Bay coast, then snorkel near the Cape fur seal colony at Robberg Marine Protected Area. Guides such as Tristen have been praised for calm instruction. Gear, photos, and a 12-person maximum are included; drinks are not.

“Extraordinaire - a faire absolument. Même en août l’eau n’est pas trop froide. L’équipe est super ! Que de merveilleux souvenirs.”

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13.Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Jukani – Animal Sanctuaries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $23

Choose one sanctuary or visit all three near the Garden Route. Follow a one-hour Monkeyland guide through a 12-hectare forest, walk Birds of Eden’s 1.2-kilometer trail at your own pace, and join a 90-minute Jukani safari among rescued big cats and other wildlife.

“Tour war toll. Man kann es auch einfach am Eingang kaufen. Ganz spontan. Dann hat man alle Zeit der Welt die 3 Einrichtungen zu besuchen. Man muss gar nix vorher reservieren oder kaufen. Es verfällt auch nicht”

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14.Seal Colony Viewing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

From Central Beach, you’ll ride the Robberg Express through the surf to Robberg Marine Protected Area, home to 6,000 to 8,000 Cape fur seals. English and Afrikaans guides explain the colony while you watch seals swim, nap, and play near the boat. The trip includes boat transport and tour photos, with lockers available at the office.

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15.Most Exciting Adventurous Activities and the Only Quadbike Tours in Tsitsikamma

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Set out from Misty Mountain Reserve with a safety briefing, practice ride, helmet, and guide. Follow forest roads by quad bike toward striking ocean views while guides such as Freddie, Rowaan, and Aliesha share local facts. Beginners are welcome, and groups are limited to eight, though dust and a cautious pace can shape the ride.

“Very nice ride and staff treated us well! Beautiful scenary with a surprisibg view of the ocean ar the end!”

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